Skip to content
Destination
You are
On the practical side
Guided tours
Destination
You are
On the practical side
Guided tours
Search
Search
Destination
Exceptional heritages
The capital of time
Green city par excellence
Must-see
Highlights
Art in all its states
Besançon happiness booster
The Greater Besançon area
You are
In solo
In couple
With friends
With your tribe
On a business trip
Visiting
Responsible traveler
In search of ideas
On the practical side
Sleep
Taste
To see, to do
Shopping
Agenda
Guided tours
Passes and packages
Guided tours
Plan your trip
How to get here
Getting around Mobility
The office advises you
Brochures
Visit differently, follow the 2.0 guide
Organize your event
Who are we?
Weather and seasons
I reserve
Destination
Exceptional heritages
The capital of time
Green city par excellence
Must-see
Highlights
Art in all its states
Besançon happiness booster
The Greater Besançon area
You are
In solo
In couple
With friends
With your tribe
On a business trip
Visiting
Responsible traveler
In search of ideas
On the practical side
Sleep
Taste
To see, to do
Shopping
Agenda
Guided tours
Passes and packages
Guided tours
Plan your trip
How to get here
Getting around Mobility
The office advises you
Brochures
Visit differently, follow the 2.0 guide
Organize your event
Who are we?
Weather and seasons
I reserve
L'Observatoire de Besançon
© VILLE DE BESANCON
In the second half of the 19th century, Besançon experienced an expansion of its watchmaking activity which gave it the title of French capital.
